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After Your Child's Surgery for Pyloric Stenosis

Pyloric stenosis is a narrowing of the lower portion of the stomach (pylorus). This is the part that leads into the small intestine. When this happens, food does not move easily into the intestine. The treatment for pyloric stenosis is called a pyloromyotomy. This surgery loosens muscles that block the passage from the stomach into the intestine. Here’s what you need to know about home care for your baby after surgery.